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Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests

Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.

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Belarus President Lukashenko to seek seventh term in January vote

Opposition calls for non-recognition of vote set to extend Lukashenko’s 30-year rule.

Al Jazeera

Absence of survey, local resistance: Assam limestone mining auction in limbo

In December last year, the Assam government issued a tender for the auction of seven limestone mines in Dima Hasao district, which operates under the sixth schedule of the Constitution, and is governed by an autonomous council that represents its tribal communities.

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N.Y. Community Education Council Speech Restrictions Likely Violate First Amendment

"The Community Guidelines' prohibitions of, inter alia, 'homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, ableism, racism, or any other forms of oppressive beliefs or behaviors,' 'name-calling,' and 'disrespect' are prohibitions against ideas that offend, and therefore discriminate on the basis of viewpoint in violation of the First Amendment."

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Congress holds CEC meeting to finalise candidates for J-K elections

The Congress Party held a CEC meeting on Monday at its headquarters in New Delhi to finalise candidates for the remaining seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Committed to conducting polls in J-K at earliest: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that the Election Commission is "committed" to conducting polls in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court committee recommends private vehicle ban in Sariska Tiger Reserve

In a significant move to protect tigers and their habitats in the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) in Rajasthan, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court has recommended a complete ban on private vehicles by March 2025. The CEC's recommendations aim to mitigate the adverse impacts of vehicular traffic…

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Plea to simplify postal ballot system

Municipal Teachers’ Federation of Andhra Pradesh addresses difficulties faced by employees in casting postal ballot, urges CEC for changes.

The Hindu

Encroachments, land diversions threaten Delhi Ridge, the capital’s green lungs

Delhi Ridge faces encroachment and diversion for non-forestry purposes, threatening its ecological significance, as reported to the Supreme Court.

The Hindu

No fresh mining leases, renewals in Aravallis, Supreme Court orders

Supreme Court halts new mining leases in Aravalli hills, orders uniform definition to protect environment and livelihoods.

The Hindu

Decision on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates in 24 hours: Congress

Lok Sabha election 2024 news | Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh announces Mallikarjun Kharge will finalize candidates for Rae Bareli and Amethi Lok Sabha seats.

The Hindu

Congress announces fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates

The central election committee (CEC) of the Congress met on April 21 to discuss the party’s Lok Sabha election candidates for Punjab and Bihar.

The Hindu

Serb-majority North Kosovo Towns Vote On Ethnic Albanian Mayors

Polling stations opened Sunday in four towns in Kosovo's Serb-majority north holding an extraordinary local vote on whether to oust their ethnic Albanian mayors in a territory riddled with deadly tensions.

International Business Times

Lok Sabha polls | Senior citizen from Madurai whose name was missing on voter list writes to CEC, gets prompt response, casts vote

Chief Election Commissioner ensures 72-year-old Madurai resident's right to vote after name disappears from voter list.

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Former Odisha CM J. B. Patnaik’s son makes electoral debut

AICC releases list of 75 candidates for Odisha assembly elections, including Pruthvi Ballav Patnaik from Begunia seat.

The Hindu

AIADMK accuses Intelligence Wing of hacking phones of its leaders

AIADMK accuses State Intelligence Wing of phone hacking, seeks action from CEC and CEO.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | Congress clears candidates for 16 seats in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha

Congress clears Lok Sabha candidates for Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh; in-fighting in Himachal Pradesh addressed with Vikramaditya Singh's candidature.

The Hindu

Centre accords Z-category VIP security cover to CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar receives Z-category VIP security cover with armed commandos due to potential threats during elections.

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Will '100%' campaign for Gehlot’s son, says Sachin Pilot

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Sachin vows to campaign for Ashok Gehlot’s Vaibhav Gehlot in Lok Sabha polls, predicts Congress victory in the election

Dynamite News

Cong likely to hold meet on March 31 to finalise remaining LS poll candidates

The top Congress leadership is likely to hold a meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC) here on March 31 to discuss and finalise the remaining candidates for the Lok Sabha polls starting April 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Elections that shaped India | The first general election: a free country in full bloom

India's first general elections in 1951-52 marked by Nehru's "Naya Hindustan Zindabad" slogan, universal adult franchise, and logistical challenges.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Two killed after anti-CAA meeting in Meghalaya; Records go for a six as SRH outshines MI in run fest, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 28, 2024.

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A.P. Congress not on the same page with its ally Left parties on seat sharing?

Congress in Andhra Pradesh struggles with seat-sharing for upcoming elections, while Left parties have already announced their candidates.

The Hindu

Congress announces 14 more candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Lok Sabha polls: Some of these were cleared by the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the party earlier in the evening. Sources said the CEC had discussed around 18 names and most had been cleared.

The Hindu

Congress CEC vets Telangana list for Lok Sabha polls, clears four names

Congress party's CEC clears four names for Lok Sabha elections in Hyderabad, including new faces and strategic decisions.

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